Suchá Hora was the first Slovakian village I passed through. Heading southwest across the Tatra mountains towards Bratislava I found myself on a new … [Read more...]
Poland
My first visit was to Gdansk, the city at the root of the overthrow of communism in eastern Europe. Anna Walentynowicz was sacked from her job in the … [Read more...]
Lithuania
Mažeikiai stands about seven and a half miles south of the border with Latvia. It's an industrial town and the oil refinery is one of the largest … [Read more...]
Latvia
The first town I passed after crossing the border is called "Ape". It appears to have few claims to fame other than as a source of alcohol tax revenue … [Read more...]
France
The intention was initially to drive through Norway to arrive at the North Cape for the summer solstice on 21st June following which I’d drive south … [Read more...]
Belgium
Upon leaving Dunkerque I made my way to Ieper / Ypres (“Wipers” in WW1 Tommyspeak) where I found a parking space in the old railway yard. The weather … [Read more...]
Netherlands & Germany
On to Arnhem, the location of Operation Market Garden during World War Two which featured in the film, “A Bridge Too Far”. The bridge has since … [Read more...]
Denmark
Arrived in Tønder, just north of the border, where I found free parking on the edge of the town. It was bright and sunny and nearly time for lunch so … [Read more...]
Finland
Lunch time was approaching when I left Kirkenes and my first stop in Finland was for fuel at Neiden, only a mile and a half over the border where some … [Read more...]
Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 6
2 October A somewhat soggy stroll in Stornoway this morning. I managed to dodge most of the rain but there were still strong … [Read more...]
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